UPDATE: The Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) resumed fire fighting operations early this morning alongside state and federal partners. A total of six air assets from the HFD, Department of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) and Army National Guard (ANG) focused water drops on the mauka side of the fire until sundown while ground units from the HFD, DOFAW and Federal Fire Department addressed hot spots from the base of the mountain to Kunia Road.

The fire was reported as 70% contained at 7:29 p.m.

No injuries were reported and no structures were impacted. All HFD personnel were accounted for with no injuries reported. An HFD unit will provide fire watch throughout the evening.

An investigation has been initiated to determine the fire’s origin and cause and to provide damage estimates. An update will be sent out once the final investigation report is complete.